cranberry orange scones
These fragrant cranberry orange scones are a perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Bursting with fresh orange flavor and tangy cranberries, they are light, flaky, and incredibly easy to make.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 whisk
- 1 pastry cutter or fork
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 knife or dough cutter
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter Cold, cut into small pieces.
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- zest of 1 large orange orange zest
- ½ cup heavy cream Plus extra for brushing.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract, and orange juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges.
- Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with a little extra heavy cream for a golden finish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top and cooked through.
- Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweeter touch, you can sprinkle a little sugar on top of the scones before baking.
Serve these scones warm with butter or a spread of your choice.
Store any leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.